Vacant Home Staging for Investors’ Renovation Project in Downingtown, PA

Knowing that home staging would increase the profit and decrease the time on the market, staging was included in the original plan for modernizing this home.

Investors saw the potential of updating this cute but modest 1052 sq. ft. home in the highly sought after Downingtown School District. This 3 bedroom bilevel style home was renovated with updates, style and attention to detail that would have had you thinking the investors themselves were moving into this home!

Rather than leave their investment project cold, stark and vacant, Organized by Design was contacted to stage the home and complete the perfect marketing package of a meticulously prepared home with staging to accentuate all this home had to offer!

Bringing together a soothing color palette of grays, beiges, blacks and tans further accentuates the modern influences of this renovation.

What better way to view and tour a home than to see how warm, cozy and beautiful it could be by staging it to make a fabulous first impression to buyers.

And appeal to buyers it did!

Going up for sale by owner and just after Thanksgiving, a time when the real estate market typically is quieter due to the holiday season, and selling in the first 5 days at asking price!!!

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What CLIENTS are Saying

“Sherry has managed many projects for me over the years, including home staging with some remodeling and repainting. This resulted in a one month sale of my home which had been listed for a year! She obtains wonderful contractors and oversees their work, has helped me choose paint colors and decorate. She always has an eye toward resale when advising which I appreciate. She’s helped me set up a budget and organize business files as well as taken on various large home organization projects. I won’t undertake any project without Sherry’s consultation. She is invaluable and I can’t say enough about her professionalism and dedication to excellence. She truly knows her craft and her many talents make every project a success that I have been fortunate enough to have her manage. She’s also a lot of fun to work with as well!”

— MICHELLE D., Exton, PA 19341

What HOME STAGING Clients Are Saying

Sherry worked closely with us and our realtor from the time we decided to market the house. She advised and collaborated with us on paint, carpet, and finish details. For the staging, she provided furnishings and decor that not only complemented the house, but showed it in a more positive manner than we’d ever achieved. In the frantic days of removing the last of our things and making the final preparations, she was there helping us, going beyond what we had any right to expect. The result was a successful sale in a short time.
We unreservedly recommend Organized by Design, for professionalism, great communication, collaboration, astute and advantageous choices in decor, and for going the extra steps in ensuring that everything was ready and the result was successful.

— JACK, Exton, PA 19341

“Sherry brings excitement and passion to her work and it shows up in the finished product. The results speak for themselves as we sold our house in between Thanksgiving and Christmas, probably one of the worst times to list the house and it sold in 5 days!!! Not only did we sell our house quickly and at a very challenging time of the year, but we got our asking price and had many other offers even after we accepted the initial offer. Sherry is the best of the best!!!”

— MICHAEL, Downingtown, PA 19335

“We contacted Sherry after we saw a piece in the Philadelphia Inquirer. She was so wonderful to work with! She gave us practical, money saving ideas. We probably saved thousands of dollars as she showed us how to make what we had work to our benefit. We were particularly stumped with how to stage our living room. Sherry took one look and fixed it. Our first day on the market we had 17 showings. We received 6 offers immediately and sold over asking. We highly recommend Sherry.”

— ALISON, West Chester, PA 19380

“I have used Sherry at Organized by Design for two projects, both of which were handled professionally and within budget. Sherry takes the time to consider the architectural style of a home to make sure the furnishings reflect the feel of the house. She communicates well and is happy to assist with whatever is needed. If she does not own the correct pieces for the job, she will find them, not just give something that is “good enough” but not best piece for the room. I have been pleased with every aspect of her work for me and would highly recommend her to anyone needing to stage a property for sale”

— SUSAN, Rosemont, PA 19010

“Sherry was a godsend. I was overwhelmed with cleaning out my previous home and getting it on the market. Within a day, she came up with a plan. Within a week, she had hired contractors. Within two weeks, I could not believe the transformation. Within the month, the house was listed for sale and two days later we had a contract. Thanks Sherry it could not have happened without you!”

— TERESA, Dowingtown, PA 19335

"Sherry staged our home for sale. She is professional, punctual, extremely talented, very nice person. She is experienced in real estate matters and was able to offer us a great package of services in an expedited situation. It was very helpful that she had good professional relationships with others (supplies, photographer) and very respected by her peer professionals. What impressed me the most was her personality, work ethic, and artistic talent for decorating and design. We will hire her again in the future, this time for organization and home decorating.”

— LILY, Broomall, PA 19008

“I have to admit I was skeptical about talking to a stager but after meeting you I am extremely glad we did. We have been too close to the house...and did not see the things you pointed out. Again thank you for your frankness and pointed suggestions.”

— BILL, West Chester, PA 19382

“I had heard of home stagers before, however was in trepidation of the costs involved. I was so surprised!! For a VERY reasonable price, Sherry came to the house and assessed the overall environment very quickly and professionally. The next day, the house was on the market and sold very quickly!”

— AMY, Paoli, PA 19301

“Our home had been listed for six months with no offers when I first contacted Sherry. She quickly assessed our house and we made the modest changes which she recommended. One month later we had an offer, which led to the sale of our house. Sherry is professional, knows her business, and manages the project and contractors easily. She gets the desired result in an orderly and timely manner. I would recommend her for absolutely any home project, interior design, organization, remodeling or home sale. She is dedicated to her business and I was humbled by how she got in there and got her hands dirty to make sure everything was done properly. Anyone would be fortunate to have her on their project.”

— MICHELLE, Glenmoore, PA 19343

“Sherry, Thank you again for helping me with suggestions for staging my home. I know it would not be in as good of shape as it is without your advice! So thank you! "

—BETH, Chester Springs, PA 19425

What HOME MAKEOVER Clients Are Saying

“I found Sherry’s website and sent her an e-mail... ”HELP”. Sherry came over that afternoon and in one day chose the perfect trim color for the siding of our house! We have had a wonderful relationship ever since. She doesn’t overcharge either. It’s like hanging out with a good friend. I highly recommend her design services!”

— RENEE G., Havertown, PA 19041

“Thank you for organizing the painting and wainscoting of our living/dining room! I think it came out beautifully!”